Crew Profile
Captain Mark Kennedy
Experienced Charter Captain & Watersports Enthusiast
With many years spent working on the water, Captain Mark Kennedy brings a wealth of experience, calm leadership, and a genuine love for the ocean to every voyage. Having spent much of his career running charter operations throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean, Mark is passionate about creating relaxed, memorable experiences and ensuring every guest enjoys the very best of life at sea.
Charter Experience & Global Cruising
Mark’s career has taken him across a variety of beautiful cruising grounds around the world, including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Australia, and Indonesia. Throughout his time in the industry he has captained a range of vessels and managed busy charter programs, building a strong reputation for professionalism, safety, and a naturally warm and welcoming approach on board.
Watersports & Guest Adventures
Beyond the helm, Mark has also worked as a sailing, kayaking, and watersports instructor, sharing his enthusiasm for the ocean with guests of all ages and abilities. Whether guiding a peaceful paddle along a hidden coastline, introducing guests to sailing, or helping them feel confident in the water, he enjoys creating fun and engaging moments that make each charter truly special.
Engineering Knowledge & Seamless Operations
Mark also brings a strong engineering background and hands on technical knowledge, ensuring the yacht runs smoothly behind the scenes so guests can simply relax and enjoy their time on board.
Approachable, professional, and passionate about the sea, Captain Mark Kennedy takes great pride in delivering exceptional charter experiences and looks forward to welcoming guests aboard Lisa of the Seas to explore some of the world’s most beautiful cruising grounds in comfort and style.
Chef Charlotte
Charlotte is a curious, well-travelled chef for whom the kitchen has always felt like home. Growing up in a household that prioritised fresh, homegrown ingredients instilled in her a deep appreciation for quality, seasonal produce; a philosophy that remains at the heart of her cooking to this day.
After time spent as a nanny, where preparing wholesome meals for the whole family became a highlight of the role, Charlotte took off to travel, immersing herself in different cuisines and cultures and inspiring her to pursue cooking more seriously abroad.
With a long-standing love of coastal sailing, the outdoors, and travel, the move into yachting was a natural one. Never happier than when experimenting with new flavours and ideas, she tailors every meal to her guests' tastes, making sure food always feels personal, enjoyable, and a little bit special.
Enthusiastic, adaptable, and always up for a challenge, Charlotte is dedicated to making sure every guest on board has a truly wonderful dining experience!
Deck/Stew : Shane
With a background in luxury hospitality spanning aviation, five star hotels, and iconic trains, I’ve brought high end service to unique journeys with Virgin Atlantic, Belmond, and InterContinental.
Growing up by the sea, life on the water feels like home. I love creating a relaxed, social onboard atmosphere where guests can truly switch off whether it’s long lunches on deck, great company, barista coffee, or a perfectly crafted cocktails.
A sunset, good conversation, and an Aperol Spritz are hard to beat, and I bring that same easy, welcoming energy onboard. For me, it’s all about the journey and making every moment along the way feel effortless and memorable.
I look forward to welcoming you onboard and making your time with us something truly special!
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Aft Deck
Dining
Salon
Seabob
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Guest Comments
Great Time Aboard Lisa!
What a great time we had just off the coast of Italy! Fantastic food, great crew, could not have been better!
To The Best Crew In The World!
Thank you so much for making our trip so magical. We loved getting to know you, and experiencing Italy with you. We felt so safe and welcomed on Lisa Of The Seas. Thank you for greeting us every morning with a huge smile and for making our experience so pleasant. The food was exceptional, the service impeccable, and the travel was seamless. We really felt right at home. We hope to cross paths again soon as we can't imagine any boat experience without you all.
Love,
Ruzan
Dear Crew
You guys were so kind to us. Your food was amazing. The pasta, mozzarella, salad, eggs, bacon and nutella bread were the best. My cousins, Mom, brother, Aunt and Uncle and i had an amazing week. Thank you. Levon, Mary, Ruzan, Vale, Gev, Julia and William.
Thank You For An Amazing Week!
Your smiles, hospitality, and kindness have been much appreciated by all of us. Thank you for making sure the kids had a great time with the water sports, for the endless delicious meals, and keeping us all safe all over Italy for a week. We had the best time and can't wait to do this again!
Forever Grateful
Thank you for this once in a lifetime experience, I am forever grateful Chiara, you need to write a cookbook! Thank you for everything and returning us home safely. - Fiona
This has been an incredible experience that I will never forget. The effort the crew put into taking care of us was never ending. Chiara kept us fed and happy with her amazing cookery. I am so grateful and lucky to have been a guest on Lisa of the Seas. Thanks for everything. - Ruby
Crew,
Thank you for enabling such an extraordinary experience on Lisa of the Seas. I will never forget this incredible week we spent with my family and friends. I hope we meet again one day on the sea that I love so much. Merci! Noemi
Chiara, Dario and Daniele,
What an amazing way to discover Italy. Thank you for your attention to detail and kindness throughout the cruise. We are looking forward to meeting you again. 'LOTS' to discover. Thank you again for caring so well for our guests and boat. Anne and Julien.
Amazing Trip!
Thank you very much for an amazing trip! We enjoyed spending time with you and the crew for the last two weeks. The entire crew was fantastic and went above and beyond to make our vacation wonderful.
Beyond Expectations
Dani, Chiara, Clara, and Lisa of the Seas,
Thank you all for giving us your hearts and souls. Beyond expectations was the experience you set up for us - Phi Beach Club, JimmySax, the Private Restaurant on the water - too many to name. And Chiara the food was above and beyond expectations - every country represented. Italian, Japanese, Thai, American. Todd said the best lasagne he ever had. Ally said the carbanara was the best ever. An for me the truffle risotto along with the summer rolls. And how you made the pescans and meat eaters happy! You have a gift. Clara your heart enters the room before you do. Such kindness so glad to have experienced you. Dani you are cool as a cucumber and clearly a competent captain. And you looked pretty good when you dressed up. With love and wishes for a happy life to all of you. Hope we cross paths again! - Melanie, Todd and Alexandria
Treasured Journey
Dear Crew,
To the crew who became our seafaring family for a short while, your attention, care and enthusiasm were the wind in our sails! We'll forever treasure this journey! Thanks for making our charter boat experience one for the books! We loved your caring, food, smoothies, smiles and love! - Will and Annette
Highly Recommend
Muchas Gracias por tantas atenciones! Nos vamos Felices! See you soon! - Erika y Guillermo
Cinte tedo mochinsimo gracco a los 3 por todas sos atencines, exelete tralo, comida, sacici, limpieza etc.. oigan aoi y esprao x repila este vioje con. Los recomendamos mucho ron amigos y familiares. - Maruered
Unforgettable Virgin Islands
Nouvel au daus les Caraibes a bord du Lisa of the Seas! Non, ce n'est pas un reve mais une realite.
A caring team with a warm welcoming on board - unforgettable! Happy New Year PS. I loved the bucket. - Nicolas
Grazie mille tu Daniele, Chiara and Robert for the very nice and very professional cruise to start 2024. - Florence
A Million Thanks
A million thanks to our wonderful crew! You made our trip unforgettable! (Dinner Music, Late Night Poker, Private Drink Creations on the Fly Bridge, Charcuterie (Again !?!) Help with our Italian, etc...) You took great care of us and we are forever grateful! With Love and Appreciation George, Sally, Thomas and James Waters
Wonderful Memories
Daniele, Chiara and Anton,
Each of you gave us memories we will hold in all of our hearts forever! Your constant smiles and hospitality, phenomenal meals, jokes, banter cannot be matched! You made us feel so welcome and safe on all of our excursions (even the jet ski adventure). Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a vacation of a lifetime! With Love, Ed and Laurie, Chris and Kathy, Rob and Jennifer, Jim and Denise and Kim and Gary
Smooth Sailing
Such an amazing trip to the BVI's! Smooth sailing all the way! The service was over the top! The food was so fresh and delicious and Anton was so amazing! Looking forward to sailing with this crew again! Linda and Tim
Each of you will leave us with memories we will never forget. To Chiara: Your warm smile and wonderful meals after a long day of drinking. To Anton: Your wit and planning. To Captain Dani: Your hard work and confidence will not be forgotten. Lisa of the Seas did not disappoint! We hope to come back here again and we hope our paths will cross again. If over in Atlanta please look us up. Safe Travels, Jim and Maria
Captain Dani, Chiara and Anton,
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you all. You each played such an important part on giving us a once in a lifetime trip. You treated all ten of us like family. We wish you all the best in your life and continue to follow your dreams. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Lisa and Mark
PS Necker Island will always be one of the best experiences ever!
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime. Lisa of the Seas is a beautiful boat but the crew was the best part. Captain Dani is patient and confident. Chiara is a fabulous chef and a beautiful charming lady. Anton kept us well informed and entertained - couldn't ask for more. xoxo Letitia and Larry
I don't think we can put into words how much we loved this trip! Lisa of the Seas was everything we hoped it would be and so much more! Our amazing crew truly went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and then some. Anton, Chiara and Captain Dani - you guys were amazing! Thank you again for such an incredible adventure! Love Paul and Lisa
Perfect Holiday
GRAZIE MILLE
Thank you so much for the perfect most wonderful time. It was the perfect holiday and you are the most amazing crew.
Dear Chiara - you are the most amazing cook - we loved your food so much. You are the sweetest cucina with the best seafood pasta and of course banana bread.
Dear Dani - Il captiano grande. Thank you for the most amazing sail of our lives. We always felt safe and we fell in love with the BVIs cause of you. Thank you!
Dear Anton - Dankeschou! Du bist des beste cocktailwaches, couchhopser and spricheklopfer wit au besten, lustigsten laune.
SiETE I MIGLIORI! TANTO and MORE!
THE LEGENDARY PIET - The Marc - Launch for boat hite. JSY and Tommy, Doro, Kimi
WOW, what an extraordinary experience!
From the moment we stepped on board Lisa Of The Seas, we felt like part of the family. The crew's dedication, professionalism, and genuine warmth made our journey truly unforgettable. Every detail was meticulously attended to and the teams constant smiles and friendly demeanor created an atmosphere of pure joy and relaxation.
Thank You/Merci, Adrien, Pierre, Francesco for turning our voyage into a beautiful memory. We look forward to sailing with you again! With deepest gratitude, The Miron Family
This Has Been A Trip Of A Lifetime!
As our belated honeymoon with friends, this has been a trip of a lifetime! Francesco, thank you, for your fabulous meals, your cheerful energy, and eagerness to keep us full, fat, and happy! Pierre, you have been an absolute pleasure - always attentive, helpful, patient, and calm. Your energy makes the whole trip truly tranquil and relaxing. Adrien, thank you for keeping our group organized, safe, sane, and above all else, thank you for being the captain of our wonderful trip! You are clearly a true sailor and we enjoyed your knowledge and learned so much while exploring the Amalfi coast! You should all be proud of how much joy this trip has brought all of us and we wish you the best of luck on all of your future endeavors!
Bob, Taylor, George, Robin, William, Mark, Brian, Geoff
Amalfi Coast
Adrien, Pierre and Kasia,
Thank you for a wonderful experience cruising around the Amalfi Coast. Pierre you are a very gifted chef and the food was perfect. Kasia thank you for the service and cleaning with a smile and managing the kiddies to give us a much needed break. Adrien you were always flexible and accommodating with the group. We enjoyed your company and the kids will talk about the trip for years to come.
Malto Grazzie, Alexopulis and Perry Family
You Guys are the Best!
Kasia, Adrien, Pierre -
Thank you so much for making this such a memorable experience. It was a great trip. We can't wait to get on the seas with you again! You guys are the best! Ken
Unforgettable Trip
Dear Adrien, Kasia and Pierre,
Thank you very much for being an important part of our journey around the Amalfi Coast. We greatly enjoyed our family experience and you have accompanied us all along the way. Thank you very much for caring and for the wonderful spirit. Everyone has enjoyed this trip so much, the water sports, visiting the different towns, relaxing on the boat. Thank you for taking care of all the details so that we could enjoy being all the family together before we part different ways!
All the best, Nicky, Iann, John, Santi, Ines, Niko
You have all been so kind and attentive and our trip wouldn't be as memorable as it was without all of your hard work. Thank you for giving us such an unforgettable trip and we wish you all the best!
Love, Alix
Dear Captain Adrien
Thank you so much for such a wonderful week. The watersports trips to land (at all hours!) Nico, Nicky, Alix, Santi, John, Ian and myself thank you very much. All the best, Ines and Nico
Exceptional Crew
To Adam and crew,
I can't begin to tell you how much we all appreciate your efforts for our charter we finished a few weeks ago on Lisa of the Seas. With a group of 25 including 3 catamarans and 11 kids, there are a lot of moving parts but you all handled it with grace, good humor and great service. Yes, a large part of a charter is where you are sailing but in reality it is the crew that can make or break an experience. In all phases, you nailed it! Captain Adam, you are not only an exceptional Captain but an excellent host. The kids will never forget you driving up on the tender in your pirate garb to announce their pirate party that night. That was above and beyond! To chef Rachael, bravo! Your food was exceptional and your way of adapting and being gracious with all the complexities of a large group was impressive and we are grateful. And Hanna, there is no doubt that a great Captain and Chef are integral parts of a charter, but the Stew is often the glue to make sure guests have smiles on their faces with drinks in hand, cold towels after a long day or dealing with the different needs of multiple families. The fact that you dealt with our two theme nights and all the decorations etc. that I sent is a testament to your graciousness! All 3 of you should be proud of the experience you provided our group, a truly once in a lifetime experience for many. A sincere thank you for a job well done!
We are all still talking about the trip and if any of you are ever in San Diego, look us up. It is our turn to host you with well deserved dinner and drinks!
High Standards
Dear Adam, Hannah and Rachael,
Thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime. From the food, service and excellent itinerary, we all appreciate the incredible amount of hard work that you three put into our trip. On our way back to Florida, we will be dreaming of sea bobing, lounging and eating amazing food. We have had our fair share of sailing trips and this has set such high standards. What has set apart this trip from our past sailing adventures has been the passion the three of you have shown each day, so we are very excited about hopping aboard with you all again soon! Thank you again so much!
Marie, Benjamin, Nicole, Ragan, Sam, Natasha